Alberta's economy is on pace to grow by a blistering 6.7 per cent this year, far outpacing every other province, according to the latest forecast from the Conference Board of Canada. "Thanks to rising oil production and a swift turnaround in drilling... (by tay)

A provincial government report found last year that dental procedures cost up to 44 per cent more in Alberta than in neighbouring provinces. Does this inflated cost have an impact on dental health? You bet. A staggering 62 per cent of Albertans... (by tay)

Woman's finger ripped off at West Edmonton Mall waterslide Canadian Press Published: August 14, 2018 Updated: August 14, 2018 5:24 PM EDT Claire Clark's hand is shown after an amputation following an accident at the West Edmonton Mall waterslide... (by spaminator)

Pet owner grieves after Alberta town has cat killed by mistake Canadian Press More from Canadian Press Published: June 27, 2018 Updated: June 27, 2018 11:34 PM EDT INNISFAIL, Alta. A family in central Alberta is grieving after their pet cat... (by spaminator)

Mike Drew: The elusive bluebird Mike Drew Published: April 15, 2018 Updated: April 15, 2018 2:59 PM EDT Trumpeter swans north of Chain Lakes on Tuesday April 10, 2018. Mike Drew / Mike Drew/Postmedia The only part of the swans I could see was... (by spaminator)

Air in a bottle? How companies sell Canadian nature Canadian Press More from Canadian Press Published: April 7, 2018 Updated: April 7, 2018 12:12 PM EDT Vitality Air canisters are seen in this undated handout photo. When two Edmonton, Alta., men... (by spaminator)

Some readers may find details disturbing Two young sisters had numerous broken bones when they were discovered by a babysitter inside furniture boxes left in a dark, barricaded, basement room at a northeast Edmonton townhouse, CBC sources say. CBC... (by tay)

Ice bubble videos during Alberta cold snap go viral Canadian Press More from Canadian Press Published: December 28, 2017 Updated: December 28, 2017 3:33 PM EST A bubble in the process of freezing is seen in this Dec. 26, 2017, handout image.Chris... (by spaminator)

An Alberta homeschooling group that came under fire in 2016 for booking controversial reality-TV couple Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar for its annual convention is again facing heat this time for inviting a leading U.S. creationist to speak. Ken Ham is... (by tay)

Great time last night in Seven Persons, Alberta. I left the party with my wallet $1200 lighter which is, of course, the whole purpose. Wild Rose MLA, Drew Barnes got up and spoke passionately about HALO, the board, volunteerism and the untold lives that... (by Cannuck)

The Alberta government is introducing amendments to the Human Rights Act that propose to end adult-only rental apartments and houses as of Jan. 1, 2018. Alberta is the only province that allows landlords to refuse to rent to people with children. ... (by tay)

Mr. Kenney, 49, won it last night on the first ballot although there wasnt really any such thing in this case, more like the first run through the computer with 61 per cent of the vote. Again, this was no surprise. And so the double-reverse... (by tay)

Computerized voter suppression games in the United Conservative Party leadership race? Say it aint so! Dont take my word for it. This is what Brian Jean, former leader of the Opposition Wildrose Party and now a contender to lead the UCP, says: Our... (by tay)

used in sandblasting The family of an man who died from his nut allergy while working at an Edmonton fire hall wants to warn others about the dangers of airborne nut particles in places you wouldnt expect. On Oct. 2, Justin Mathews went to work at... (by tay)

The difference between official estimates and the measured results suggests the provinces energy industry could have to double its planned methane emission cuts if Alberta is to meet its promised 45 per cent reduction. A lot of eyes are going to be... (by tay)

Calgary-Mackay-Nose Hill MLA Karen McPherson unexpectedly announced on social media this morning that she was leaving the governing New Democratic Party caucus in order to sit as an Independent MLA. Elected in the Orange Wave that swept Alberta in 2015... (by tay)

At the Alberta Cant Wait meeting held Saturday at Red Deer College, a straw poll of the crowd of roughly 400 saw overwhelming support for the idea of a new party, rather than unification under either the Wildrose or Progressive Conservative parties or... (by tay)

infection of his whole body. The doctors at the ICU were shocked (to say the least) at the extend of the puss in/around his spine that was removed in two surgeries would suggest a long term infection that predates the few pimples on his face. The... (by MHz)

Edmontons Pride Parade will be held next Saturday, and it has been become an article of faith among Albertan politicians of most ideological stripes for several years now that failure to appear at Pride goeth before a fall. So what will Jason Kenney... (by tay)

'We're always looking at different ways to diversify our revenue stream' The Calgary Airport Authority has been criticized after it relocated some disabled parking bays that were converted to more lucrative "Lexus-only" spaces. It received a... (by tay)

When the cesspool of drooling, maniacal hatred becomes too much to ignore even Wildrose Leader Brian Jean feels compelled to call for a minimum of basic civility - or at least no more death threats - in a Facebook post this morning. His supporters... (by tay)

Venerable residents of Alberta, I have come to realise, after careful observations and analysis, that most local people in Western Canada seem to oppose, if not, disvalue immigration. This, in my humble perspective, is rather poignant and unfortunate.... (by Dervish_Khan)

Looking for a little "local" advice. I am potentially relocating to Alberta from Saskatchewan for my husband to take a promotion and just looking for some insider info on the city of Red Deer or town Olds. Which is a better place to call home for a young... (by Sasklady123)

Travelling hate circus staged anti-Syrian protest in Red Deer based on lie Who were these come-from-away bullies, who travelled to Red Deer to harass schoolchildren? They included members of the Worldwide Coalition Against Islam, Canada. Their... (by tay)

While legally very significant, from a technical point of view the comprehensive labour law reform introduced yesterday by Alberta NDP is not particularly innovative or unusual. Upon passage, Bill 17 will bring Alberta labour relations law as it... (by tay)

After hours of talks in Qatar, the country's energy minister Mohammed bin Saleh al-Sada said that the oil producers needed "more time" Most members of the Opec producers' group, plus other oil exporters including Russia, attended the talks. They... (by tay)

A vast field of shale rock in West Texas could yield 20 billion barrels of oil, making it the largest source of shale oil the U.S. Geological Survey has ever assessed, agency officials said. The Wolfcamp Shale geologic formation in the Midland area... (by tay)

"There's a strong public view, I think, that photo radar has gone beyond just enforcing safe traffic and has become, in some cases, a bit of a cash cow for municipalities," Mason said Thursday. "That is a misuse, if that is occurring. "We need to... (by tay)